Technical Supervisor

Canadian Blood Services; Brampton; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Technical Supervisor for their Testing team in Brampton, Canada. The role involves managing lab activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving team performance. Ideal candidates will have over five years of lab experience and significant supervisory experience. Join us to make a meaningful difference in saving lives.

Benefits

4 weeks' vacation

Annual performance award up to 8%

Comprehensive health benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related laboratory experience.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in training and evaluating personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory process flows to meet customer needs.
• Monitor compliance with quality standards.
• Assist in management of testing facility and equipment.

Skills

Process management expertise

Regulatory compliance

Facility management

Team performance management

Continuous improvement

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Certified general registered technologist with CSMLS

BSc, ART, or SBB

Job description

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Job category: Supervisory and management
Job posting ID: 7539

Employment status: Regular full-time

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $89,894 - $108,493

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Technical Supervisor to join our dynamic Testing team.

TheTestingteam is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by testing, investigating and performing procedures. In this role, you willco-ordinate the daily testing activities and perform procedures following work instructions related to the testing laboratory.

• Leveraging your process management expertise, you will manage the laboratory process flows to meet customer needs and monitor operational effectiveness through key performance indicators and other metrics.
• Ensuring regulatory alignment, you will monitor and report on compliance with corporate quality standards for laboratory areas.
• Utilizing strategic facility oversight, you will assist with the management of the testing facility and equipment to ensure there is adequate space for current and future testing needs, that equipment is appropriate for testing and meets specifications and regulatory requirements, that environmental requirements are met, and ensure that facility occupational health and safety requirements are upheld.
• Driving team performance, you will manage technical and support staff assigned to the testing laboratory.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, you will participate in ongoing quality improvement activities, special projects, and conducts regular reviews of operations.

Desired education and skills

Certified general registered technologist with Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).

BSc, ART or SBB, and including 6 months of supervisory experience.

A minimum of five (5) years related laboratory experience in area of key accountabilities including a minimum of three years supervisory/managerial experience and management training, preferably in a unionized environment.

Experience in the training/scheduling/evaluating personnel, development, writing and implementation of work instructions.

Previous GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) experience or in-depth knowledge of comparable quality management systems.

Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

Demonstrated attention to detail and an ability to perform detailed documentation in an accurate and legible manner.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation
• Annual performance award up to 8%
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shift/hours - Monday to Friday, on call alternate weekends.
• Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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